Catherine D. Ingram News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Ingram announced that the State Controlling Board approved over $55 million to the Department of Development to support housing assistance programs throughout Ohio

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati) announced that the State Controlling Board approved over $146 million to the Department of Development to continue administering the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as well as provide economic relief for vulnerable communities. These increased appropriations are critical to helping continue the state’s effort to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and serve Ohioans in need.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati) announced today that the State Controlling Board approved over $96 million to the Department of Transportation in order to begin infrastructure improvements throughout the state

COLUMBUS- The Ohio Black Maternal Health Caucus (OBMHC) today issues a statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson, overturning the right to an abortion previously established under Roe v. Wade. 

COLUMBUS– Ohio Black Maternal Health Caucus (OBMC) co-chairs Reps. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati) and Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) today announced the House Families, Aging and Human Services committee passage of House Bill (HB) 142, which would establish two pilot programs regarding the provision and coverage of doula services. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati) yesterday voted in favor of House Bill (HB) 377, bipartisan legislation to release the second, $442 million batch of local government funding from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to Ohio’s cities, villages and townships serving 50,000 people or less. Communities of more than 50,000 people receive their allocation directly from the federal government. 

COLUMBUS– State Rep. Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) today provided sponsor testimony on House Bill (HB) 472, legislation regarding political subdivision liability for motor vehicle operation.

COLUMBUS- The Ohio Black Maternal Health Caucus (OBMHC) issued a statement following the news of a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that indicates the court’s conservative majority intends to overturn Roe v. Wade. The court’s holding will not be final until it is published, which will likely be this summer.

COLUMBUS– State Reps. Michael J. Skindell (D- Lakewood) and Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) today announced the introduction of House Bill (HB) 637, legislation designed to increase patient safety by setting limits on the number of patients a registered nurse (RN) may care for at one time. The RN-to-patient ratio requirements will be based on the seriousness of the condition being treated or the medical procedure in which the respective patient is undergoing.   

COLUMBUS - On Wednesday, State Rep. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati) appeared as a guest on the “Cincinnati Edition” where she discussed her opposition to, and perspective on, House Bill (HB) 327